INFORMATION

Sealevel Hot Yoga Teacher Training 2018 September 15 – November 11

At Sealevel Hot Yoga Teacher Training, you will acquire the necessary foundation, knowledge and skills to teach a traditional hot hatha yoga class comprised of the classic 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises – widely known as Bikram yoga – to all levels of yoga practitioner. The course is designed with two primary goals in mind: giving participants the skills to become a confident, effective teacher in any setting, and supporting the continued development of your personal practice.
The course spans eight weeks and over 8 weekends (weekend of 10/13 off), and includes discussion and practice of teaching techniques related to classic hatha yoga postures and breathing exercises, a specialized look at both anatomy and energy anatomy, an introduction to yoga philosophy, and a special emphasis on speech and voice communications.

As a trainee, you can expect:

-Eight weekends of classroom time, both Saturday and Sunday all day

-Detailed discussion of each posture and how to teach it – proper technique, breathing, and sequencing of instructions.

-Maintain a safe space for teaching and practicing yoga for all participants – professional behavior and ethical conduct are expected.

-Demonstrate thorough understanding of all material, including any homework assignments and assigned outside reading.

-Demonstrate teaching competency and proficiency at the end of the course.

TUITION & FEES

Tuition for the course is $3500 if paid in full one month prior (by 8/15) to the start date of the course. The tuition is $3700 if paid during the month prior to the start date; this includes a $200 deposit due upon acceptance to the program.

Tuition includes unlimited practice at Sealevel Hot Yoga for the duration of the course. Purchase of required books and materials are the responsibility of the participant. Additional materials created by Sealevel Hot Yoga are provided as part of the course and are included in tuition.

Please note all fees must be paid in full one week prior to the training starting date.

Fees may be paid with cash, check or using a credit card. If paying online by credit card, please visit sealevelhotyoga.com. You may create an account (or use your existing account) by clicking on the Log in link, and follow the prompts to Online Store, where you will find the appropriate payment options. Please note that Sealevel Hot Yoga prefers payment by cash or check.

HOW TO APPLY

We recommend that applicants have a minimum of one year of yoga practice experience in the traditional hot/Bikram method; exceptions may be made on an individual basis with consideration of unique experience and a written recommendation from the owner/director of your home studio.

The application process includes either an in-person or a phone interview with one of the lead teacher training teachers (Kathy Allen or Kevin Cooke, Sealevel Hot Yoga owners, or Sarah Grace, Sealevel Hot Yoga teacher and Teacher Training Lead). Completed applications can be emailed to sealevelhotyoga@gmail.com subject line Teacher Training Application. Upon receipt of your application you will be contacted via email both to confirm receipt of the application and to set a time for the interview.